Stuart W Sanders

@stuartwsanders.bsky.social

Author of 5 books, former director of the Perryville Battlefield Preservation Association, work in public history. Latest is “Anatomy of a Duel” via Univ. Press of Kentucky.

If you’re interested in my book “Murder on the Ohio Belle” or “Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence,” you can get them for 40% off by ordering them from the University Press of Kentucky and using promo code FROSTY25. www.kentuckypress.com/978081319846...

Gary A. O'Dell signing "Bluegrass Paradise" at CoffeeTree Books - The University Press of Kentucky

CoffeeTree Books Author Signing, Saturday, July 8 Join us on Saturday, July 8 from noon–1:00 p.m. for a discussion and book signing with Gary A. O’Dell. In his book, Bluegrass... READ MORE

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"State humanities councils across the country are close to their breaking point...five months without full funding has caused staff layoffs, cancelled programs, and rapid fundraising to cover gaps while councils pivot to long-term sustainability." bit.ly/4fLDnLa

Crisis Continues for Humanities Councils as Appropriated Funds Remain in Limbo - Federation of State Humanities Councils

This network is critical to the cultural health of states and territories, yet councils are having to take unprecedented steps to survive.

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I’ve gotten to do some fun history-nerd things in this three-decade-long career, but having dinner at the National Archives just mere feet away from THE Declaration of Independence, THE Constitution, and THE Bill of Rights, is really an amazing highlight. Surreal. For an America250 conference.

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Saw Black Sabbath in Indianapolis about six or seven years ago. Incredible show. Ozzy really held his own. Only one song (“After Forever”) was a bit off but it was all still amazing. Rival Sons opened and were also great. Good memories.